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Digestive troubles and ayurvedic solutions

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Ayurveda comes to your aid to treat "Digestive Disorders" in a natural way. According to Ayurveda, people with vata constitution often suffer from constipation.  They would need to lubricate the digestive tract with warm food, oil, ghee and grains.   Here are some tips from Ayurvedic principles:  1. Intake of Godhuma (Wheat), Mudga (green gram), old rice, garlic, seasonal fruits, diet of high fiber content, hingu, draksha, amla, black pepper, ginger, green leafy vegetables is recommended.  2. Consumption of lukewarm water is beneficial. 3. Physical exercise like walking, swimming and meditation is advised.  4. Irregular food habits, heavy and unwholesome,oily, spicy food items to be avoided.  5. Bakery and stored food items are not recommended.  6. Sleep disturbances, worries, anxiety and depression should be avoided.  Caution : If symptoms still persists after following these steps consult to your nearest Ayurvedic physcian

Ayurvedic solutions for Insomnia

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Insomnia is a sleep disorder which affects many people around the globe.  People suffering from insomnia find it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. The effects of insomnia can be disturbing. Ayurveda takes holistic view towards managing sleep disorders.  Treatment plan is worked out on the basis of underlying cause of insomnia and its clinical manifestations.   Ayurvedic recommendations to manage Insomnia:   1. Diet intake should be simple, nutrious and easily digestible.  2. Meals should be timely and dinner at least two hours before going to bed.  3. Bedding should be comfortable in accordance with the seasons and surrounding.  4. Cultivating a positive thinking and peaceful and relaxed attitude is immensely beneficial. Other tips include walking after dinner, washing feet with warm water before going to sleep, and head and feet message.  Caution:  If insomnia still persists after following these steps consult to your Ayurvedic doctor...

Ayurvedic solutions for osteo-Arthritis

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Imapct of Osteo arthritis: 1. General indisposition  2. Pain in the affected joints 3. Muscle weakness 4. Deformity of affected joint 5. Restricted movements Managing Osteo arthritis through Ayurveda: 1. Yoga and meditation are helpful 2. Applying Dashanga lepa externally can be beneficial 3. Swedana and Snehana (Massage with medicated oils) treatments advised, depending on condition of patient Do’s and Don’ts: -  - Take adequate rest - Reduction of weight to normal level is important - Regular mild exercise is recommended - Suppressing of natural urges to be avoided - Excessive exertion can be harmful - Pungent and astringent or salty food and Yava to be avoided Caution : If symptoms still persists following these steps  Consult your Ayurvedic physcian

Heart Disease and Ayurvedic solutions

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Hridroga is the result of vitiation of all the three Doshas.  Causes of Hridroga: 1. Dietary as well as lifestyle factors are causative agents for Heart diseases.  2. Stress due to Physical and Emotional Factors.  3. Intake of food before digestion of previous food. 4. Suppression of Natural urges. Advice from Ayurveda to manage Hridroga: 1. Give preference to food articles like old rice green gram, dolichos beans, white gourd, ginger, garlic, onion and guda. 2. Fruits like pomegranate and grape fruits are recommended. 3. Meditation and Yoga are advisable. 4. Banana and milk are avoidable. 5. Anger, worry and fear are detrimental. 6. Suppression of natural urges are to be avoided. Caution:  Also  consult to an Ayurvedic doctor for your heart related problem

Ayurvedic solutions for Debility ( kamjori )

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The main feature of Daurbalya or General Debility is the feeling of weakness while carrying out even mild physical labour, or sometimes even without any labour. The features of General Debility include: 1. Weakness  2. Fatigue  3. Giddiness  4. Excess sweating  5. Weight loss How to manage General Debility the Ayurveda way? Do's:  1. Intake of goat milk is beneficial.  2. Regular exercise is advisable.  3. Intake of almond, kharjura, kaju and other seasonal fruits are important.  Don'ts: 1. Avoid using stored food items 2. Avoid spicy, salty food items.  3. Smoking, alcohol and excess intake of coffee and tea not advisable. Caution : If symptoms still persists after following these steps counsult to an Ayurvedic physcian.

Bronchial Asthma and Ayurvedic management

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Bronchial Asthma occurs due to the violation of vata and kapha doshas.  It manifests as repeated episodes of breathlessness and a feeling of tightness in the chest resulting from narrowing of the airway.  Do's: 1. Intake of Godhuma, Old Rice, Mudga, Kulatha, Yava and Patola. 2. Usage of Garlic, Tumeric, Ginger, Black pepper. 3. Intake of Luke warm water, Goat milk and Honey are beneficial. 4. Respiratory exercises, Pranayama and Yoga. Don'ts: 1. Fish, heavy diet, masha, fried items, mustard leaves are not advised. 2. Cold & humid atmosphere, smoke, dust and fumes are advised to be avoided. 3 .Sweets, chilled water, stored food items and curd are not suitable. 4. Suppression of natural urges to be avoided. 5. Excessive physical exertion to be avoided. 6.Exposure to dust, pollutants, pollens, fumes, smoke and cold are to be avoided. Caution : If symptoms persist after doing these steps consult your Ayurvedic doctor

Maternal and child healthcare in ayurveda

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Here are a few diet and lifestyle tips for expectant mothers. Be healthy, be safe.  Do’s: -  Diet can be decided as per taste and available resources.  Liquid/semi-liquid are beneficial in early pregnancy. - Include Milk and milk products for fetal nourishment and strength. - Fresh fruits and vegetable especially high in iron are advised. - Folic acid rich food like whole grains are recommended. - Protein-rich soup, veg or non-veg as per habit, is good for the expecting mother. - Madhu (honey) and Sarkara (Sugar) are beneficial for the health of baby and mother. But diabetic mothers should take caution. - Remaining cheerful has immense benefits to the mother and child. - Must aim to sleep for 8 hours in the night. An additional 2 hours during the day is advised. - Self-hygiene should be a priority. - Wear comfortable clothes which are not tight- fitting. - Perform normal routine work, avoiding strain on the body. - Visit the doctor at regular intervals. - Family members s...

Ayurvedic solution for senior citizens

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Ayurveda offers effective solutions for managing the health of senior citizens:  Diet – include green vegetables, fruits, cow milk, cow ghee etc. Ensure adequate intake of lukewarm water. Avoid excess sugar, salt and fat. Rasayana – Rejuvenative diet and drugs to provide nutrition and nourishment along with disease prevention by improving immunity. Herbs like Aamalki, Guduchi, Haridra, Tulsi, Arjuna, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Lasuna, Shunthi, Brahmi etc. for slowing down the degenerative processes of ageing. Panchkarma – Abhyanga, Pinda sweda, Sarvanga dhara, Shirodhara, Bringhana vasti, etc. for improving the quality of life in elderly. Lifestyle – Regular exercise, yogasana and pranayama to remain physically active. Sadvritta (moral and ethical conduct viz. truth, non-violence, devotion, compassion), meditation, prayer, motivational reading etc. for promoting mental health. These measures will improve quality of life, combat the ageing process and minimize the intensity of health p...

What Are The Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia In Males?

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Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and tenderness to touch that may occur all over the body or migrate to various parts of the body. It mainly causes pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Along with other symptoms, pain and tenderness increase and decrease over time. Fibromyalgia affects people physically, mentally and socially. Pain, fatigue, skin problems are some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain disorder, which affects 2% of the US population and is seven times more prevalent in women than in men. Fibromyalgia is one of the most common disorders seen by primary care physicians.  The word fibromyalgia means ‘pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons’. But it is much more than just pain and manifests as many other symptoms that vary from person to person. Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and tenderness to touch that may occur all over the body or migrate to various parts of the body. Along with other symptoms, pain and tenderness...

Benifits of massage (Abhyanga)

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Reduced muscle tension. improved circulation. stimulation of the lymphatic system. reduction of stress hormones. relaxation. increased joint mobility and flexibility. improved skin tone. improved recovery of soft tissue injuries.

Prabhu Vandana

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